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UBCO researchers change the game when it comes to activity tracking

The creation of high-resolution extrusion printing—think 3D printing but with ink that conducts electricity—has enabled UBC researchers to explore the potential of wearable human motion devices. Wearable technology—smartwatches, heart monitors, sleep aid devices, even step counters—have become part of everyday life. And researchers with UBC Okanagan’s Nanomaterials and Polymer Nanocomposites Laboratory, have created even smaller, lighter and highly-accurate sensors that can be integrated into clothing and equipment.

Indigenous Initiatives Design Series: Decolonizing teaching and learning in STEM

For many who are in the beginning stages of the process, the concept of Indigenizing curriculum often starts—and, for some, ends—with a land acknowledgment. Yet, looking beyond this important first step reveals a limited representation of Indigenous knowledges, especially in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields.

Open invitation: Submit a 30-second bio or Research in focus

At UBC, more than 17,000 faculty and staff work across two campuses and many learning sites. We want to hear from you, and celebrate the unique contributions that you bring to our community. 

UBC’s 2022 merit program for eligible staff, and update on process for certain excluded staff covered by the performance-based increase (PBI) process

As you may know, UBC offers an annual, performance-based merit program for those who have passed their probationary period and are at or above the midpoint of their salary range. This year the following groups are eligible: 

Through our eyes, with our voices: How Arts staff are engaging and embodying their Asian identities in the workplace

It takes a village to deliver graduation at UBCO

Leadership update: Vice-Provost, International

Research in focus: Greg Garrard

Greg is a professor of Environmental Studies within the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies. Learn about his latest project focusing on interactions of culture and nature in the Okanagan in the last century. 

Announcing the appointment of Associate Vice-President, Equity and Inclusion

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Arig al Shaibah as the new Associate Vice-President, Equity and Inclusion, starting July 1, 2022.

Register for the Pick Your Peak Stair Challenge by June 24

Open to all faculty and staff at UBC Vancouver and UBC Okanagan, the Pick Your Peak Stair Challenge is an annual, fun and inclusive way to encourage movement, social connection, and physical activity throughout the day. All abilities are welcome to participate.  Register with a team (4-6 people) or sign up as a solo climber by 4pm on June 24.

Deepen your understanding of privacy and information security at UBC

Wondering why a certain technology was chosen to protect UBC computers and servers? Want to better understand how and why certain privacy and information security policies have been implemented at UBC? This is your chance to ask via a one-question survey. Learn more

Redefining the undergraduate learning experience in Creative Writing

Before the start of the project, Sara Graefe, lecturer in Playwriting and Screenwriting in the School of Creative Writing, was teaching a three-hour course every Friday afternoon in a large lecture hall. “I would usually have a lecture on a topic, then we would often screen short films in class, do some writing exercises, then a bit more lecture,” she remembers. However, Sara admits that the time and format of her course did not resonate well. “Students hated the three hours at the end of a long week; I hated the three hours. It was really a challenge to keep students engaged.”